Prince, Billy Joel set to sing at Super Bowl

[pokerchick66]

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MIAMI (Reuters) - Prince let his music do the talking on Thursday when he faced the media at a news conference covering Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show.

The singer, clad in a tunic-style orange jump suit, eschewed questions about his Super set, instead launching into a pulsating three-song performance to preview what should be a high-energy break from the NFL championship game.

The pre-game entertainment will be provided by local pop singer Gloria Estefan and the acrobatic troupe Cirque du Soleil, while Billy Joel will sing the National Anthem .

"I think people have always recognized that (the Super Bowl) is a form of entertainment," said Joel, who like Prince has won six Grammys and is a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

"It is the biggest television day of the year."

Last season's Super Bowl was again the top-rated U.S. telecast of the year, watched by 141 million in the United States, according to the NFL.

Around the world, 54 broadcasters will televise Sunday's game to 232 countries and territories in 33 languages.

Joel will become the first person to sing the National Anthem twice at a Super Bowl, previously doing the honors at Super Bowl XXIII also in Miami.

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[pokerchick66]

Wonder what color he'll be wearing today?

[rosetree]

Well duh, Billy Joel always wears a black jacket :p :p :D

[pokerchick66]

You're a funny guy, Jim.

[rosetree]

:p

[stlbarb]

You're a funny guy, Jim.

:confused:

[justagirl]

Yup, he was wearing a black jacket...ya'll are psychic!

[tangledupinblue]

I thought you were talking about Prince??? I think he'll wear something small.

[Belle]

Doesnt matter he will be the consumate professional.

Not much a p fan these day (sure was back in the day) but you can't deny the fellow is talented.

Looking forward to it but still wanting a repeat of Mick ab's...damn now was a sight!

[rosetree]

Yup, he was wearing a black jacket...ya'll are psychic!

No just psychotic ;)

[rosetree]

So Ladies how much talent do you have to have to play guitar and dance in heels in the rain??? Prince is an amazing talent!!!:cool:

[pokerchick66]

Mark, that halftime show was OFF THE HOOK! I freaking love me some Prince. That was the best halftime show EVER. He is a consummate professional and a badazz, talented mofo! I kept saying, All he needs to play now is Purple Rain and that will end if perfect, lol. They picked the perfect artist to play halftime this year. lol, how did they know??? :D :cool:

[rosetree]

PRINCE RAWKS!!!

[rosetree]

Mark, that halftime show was OFF THE HOOK! I freaking love me some Prince. That was the best halftime show EVER. He is a consummate professional and a badazz, talented mofo! I kept saying, All he needs to play now is Purple Rain and that will end if perfect, lol. They picked the perfect artist to play halftime this year. lol, how did they know??? :D :cool:
....and PC, that's "Jim" to you...:p

[Corona]

PRINCE RAWKS!!!
oh man, tears down my face during Purple Rain!
I knew he would kick some serious ass..he always does. I was worried for those dancers in spike heeled boots dancing all over the wet stage. Pretty crazy. Man, that blew the Stones show right out of the water....wahooooooooooo!!!!
xoxoxoxoxo love ya Prince baby :)

[tangledupinblue]

CORONA MAMA! I really think we should all meet up when PRINCE plays around here. I will buy the tickets and you will buy your plane ticket.

[saturn]

PRINCE RAWKS!!!

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Fabulous performance --- and I loved Proud Mary, then All Along the Watchtower, and then Purple Rain!!!

[pokerchick66]

CORONA MAMA! I really think we should all meet up when PRINCE plays around here. I will buy the tickets and you will buy your plane ticket.

ROFLMAO, Blue!! Man, you crack me up! . . .and you will buy your plane ticket. lol, you're so funny.

Man, I sure hope they have the halftime show on Youtube tomorrow. That was the best show ever. LOVED IT. You can't help but love him.

[pokerchick66]

Was that simulated lightening cool or what??? :cool:

[Belle]

CORONA MAMA! I really think we should all meet up when PRINCE plays around here. I will buy the tickets and you will buy your plane ticket.


I want to come and I will pay my own way!!!

Hugs

[pokerchick66]

I saw Prince in the Superdome when I was in college and the ticket said Wear Something Purple. Yes, it was the Purple Rain tour.

[stlbarb]

that's why i call everyone 'darlin'.

[Corona]

CORONA MAMA! I really think we should all meet up when PRINCE plays around here. I will buy the tickets and you will buy your plane ticket.
I would love to see him again....all are welcome!!! :)

Chippie- I saw that tour too....I saw the Purple Rain movie about 30 times....my brother was in love with Prince, even did his hair like him and had posters all over his room. I loved Prince too....we drove our parents nuts with it. I knew he'd kick ass....wasn't the vibe wonderful with the crowd? I love Prince.

[bluedog]

just to get my "Prince RAWKS" in too! I was in awe last nite! He said STTEO "somebady take a picture of me out here in all this rain" Great show, amazing talent! That will go down in history! Love that guy! Not as much as Harry but I'm just sayin' .....

[pokerchick66]

lol, I have to say I'd go see Prince over Harry. Course I haven't seen Harry yet, either, but something tells me . . . ;)

Yea Corona, that was so fantastic last night. They couldn't have picked a better person for last night than him. lol, I loved it when he did the kiss, Mwah! and then said, Count it. That was just badazz.

[Goose]

I have to chime in as I totally agree with everyone's comments above. Prince was awesome yesterday! Just loved it. I've been a fan of his since high school (over 20 years) and I had never seen him live until a few years ago. He did 2 shows at the Fillmore in SF over Valentine's Day weekend in 2004. My boyfriend took me to one of them. It goes down as one of the best live shows I have ever seen! :)

[Corona]

:D :D
That man is just sooooooooo cool :cool: Maybe someday he'll play fest....lol. Dreamin' again.....

[Corona]

:D :D
That man is just sooooooooo cool :cool: Maybe someday he'll play fest....lol. Dreamin' again.....

[Corona]

hmmm, how'd that happen?

[pokerchick66]

hmmm, how'd that happen?

Cuz you were dreamin. ;)

[Amy Winette]

Prince was fantastic yesterday, a real highlight. I loved that purple guitar :)

[Frosty]

Prince was awesome. I'm really mixed on his work but have always felt he was a talent once he dumped the computer geenrated crap. Give him a guitar, a crack band, and let him rip and he's the next James Brown/Jimi Hendrix.

Billy Joel provided us with quite the bland national anthem. Why do they insist on such bland versions of that song. While it's not the best composition, there are plenty of singers who can bring chills by their renditions. Wayne Messmer for one.

[rosetree]

Billy Joel provided us with quite the bland national anthem. Why do they insist on such bland versions of that song. While it's not the best composition, there are plenty of singers who can bring chills by their renditions. Wayne Messmer for one.

Billy Joel has a new CD out and is going on tour...THAT'S why he did the anthem...it's all about who ya know..exposure, exposure, exposure....